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The four masks worn by Ogerpon appear to be based on masks used in the {{wp|Nōgaku}} theatre, including {{wp|Noh}} and {{wp|Kyōgen}}, with strong ties to Buddhist and Shinto rituals. Together they may represent joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness (fulfilment) - the four moods of East Asian theatre from the {{wp|Confucianism|Confucian}} {{wp|Book of Rites}}; known as 喜怒哀楽 ''kidoairaku'' in Japanese. Specifically, the Teal Mask resembles the 翁面 ''okina-men'', a genre of masks that represents old men with a smiling or grinning face commonly used in {{jwp|式三番|Shiki-sanba}} performances at temples and shrines. The [[Wellspring Mask]] resembles the 女面 ''onna-men'', masks of female characters that usually depict a sorrowful or weeping face; and in its Terastallized state, the 生成 ''namanari'' mask, ''oni'' masks with short horns and a painful face, but less fierce than the more iconic ''{{wp|hannya}}'' mask. Ogerpon's Terastallization in this state may be inspired by the transformation of sorrowful, vengful, or envious women into {{wp|onryō}}, a common trope of the Noh theatre. The [[Hearthflame Mask]] resembles several genres of furious 鬼面 ''oni-men'', such as the 顰 ''shikami'' ("lion's frowning gaze") or the 獅子口 ''shishi-guchi'' ("lion's maw"). This is further evidenced by the mane-like flames around the mask in its Terastallized state. The [[Cornerstone Mask]] resembles the now-rare 仏面 ''butsu-men'' genre of Noh masks, including 天神 ''{{wp|Kami|Tenshin}}'' and 不動 ''{{wp|Acala|Fudō}}'', used to depict resolute and powerful deities who facilitate unworldly achievements or bring forth {{wp|Vipāka}}. The fact that it has four masks could be inspired by the {{jwp|藤原千方の四鬼|four Oni summoned by Fujiwara no Chikata}}, a feudal lord who plotted high treason with the help of demons in a legend passed down in {{wp|Mie Prefecture}} and {{wp|Iwate Prefecture}}. | The four masks worn by Ogerpon appear to be based on masks used in the {{wp|Nōgaku}} theatre, including {{wp|Noh}} and {{wp|Kyōgen}}, with strong ties to Buddhist and Shinto rituals. Together they may represent joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness (fulfilment) - the four moods of East Asian theatre from the {{wp|Confucianism|Confucian}} {{wp|Book of Rites}}; known as 喜怒哀楽 ''kidoairaku'' in Japanese. Specifically, the Teal Mask resembles the 翁面 ''okina-men'', a genre of masks that represents old men with a smiling or grinning face commonly used in {{jwp|式三番|Shiki-sanba}} performances at temples and shrines. The [[Wellspring Mask]] resembles the 女面 ''onna-men'', masks of female characters that usually depict a sorrowful or weeping face; and in its Terastallized state, the 生成 ''namanari'' mask, ''oni'' masks with short horns and a painful face, but less fierce than the more iconic ''{{wp|hannya}}'' mask. Ogerpon's Terastallization in this state may be inspired by the transformation of sorrowful, vengful, or envious women into {{wp|onryō}}, a common trope of the Noh theatre. The [[Hearthflame Mask]] resembles several genres of furious 鬼面 ''oni-men'', such as the 顰 ''shikami'' ("lion's frowning gaze") or the 獅子口 ''shishi-guchi'' ("lion's maw"). This is further evidenced by the mane-like flames around the mask in its Terastallized state. The [[Cornerstone Mask]] resembles the now-rare 仏面 ''butsu-men'' genre of Noh masks, including 天神 ''{{wp|Kami|Tenshin}}'' and 不動 ''{{wp|Acala|Fudō}}'', used to depict resolute and powerful deities who facilitate unworldly achievements or bring forth {{wp|Vipāka}}. The fact that it has four masks could be inspired by the {{jwp|藤原千方の四鬼|four Oni summoned by Fujiwara no Chikata}}, a feudal lord who plotted high treason with the help of demons in a legend passed down in {{wp|Mie Prefecture}} and {{wp|Iwate Prefecture}}. | ||
Ogerpon's plant-based body and orange fruit-like face may be based on a {{wp|citrus}} shrub, like its name suggests. Its face specifically resembles ''{{wp|dekopon}}'', a hybrid between ''{{wp|ponkan}}'' and ''{{wp|kiyomi}}''. It also appears to be based on {{wp|Hedera|ivy}}, although its thorny appearance is more similar to plants like {{wp|Rubus|bramble bush}}es. Its green face in its shiny coloration makes it resemble that of an unripe {{wp|orange (fruit)|orange}} or dekopon, which are typically a shade of green rather than the usual orange color. It may also draw inspiration from the ''{{wp|yuzu}}'', which has a larger variant called ''oni yuzu''. | Ogerpon's plant-based body and orange fruit-like face may be based on a {{wp|citrus}} shrub, like its name suggests. Its face specifically resembles ''{{wp|dekopon}}'', a hybrid between ''{{wp|ponkan}}'' and ''{{wp|kiyomi}}''. It also appears to be based on {{wp|Hedera|ivy}}, although its thorny appearance is more similar to plants like {{wp|Rubus|bramble bush}}es. Its green face in its shiny coloration makes it resemble that of an unripe {{wp|orange (fruit)|orange}} or dekopon, which are typically a shade of green rather than the usual orange color. It may also draw inspiration from the ''{{wp|yuzu}}'', which has a larger variant called ''oni yuzu''. Its vines and the {{m|Ivy Cudgel}} could also be based on {{wp|Vitis|grapevines}}, the japanese name of the move includes the name of a few kinds of grapevine. The inspiration from citrus fruits and grapes may be a reference to [[Naranja Academy|Naranja]] and [[Uva Academy]]. | ||
Ogerpon also seems to draw inspiration from ヤマンバ ''yamanba'' or マンバ ''manba'', styles that originated from ''{{wp|ganguro}}'', a fashion style that derivates from {{wp|''gyaru''}} subculture. The makeup worn in these fashion styles resembles Ogerpon's orange face. Sparkly eyes are also commonly associated with the gyaru subculture, just like the use of the suffix ''-pon'', presented in Ogerpon's name and cries during [[The Teal Mask]] dialogues. 山姥 ''{{wp|Yamanba}}'' (mountain hag) is also a ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' that, just like Ogerpon, dwells in a mountain. | Ogerpon also seems to draw inspiration from ヤマンバ ''yamanba'' or マンバ ''manba'', styles that originated from ''{{wp|ganguro}}'', a fashion style that derivates from {{wp|''gyaru''}} subculture. The makeup worn in these fashion styles resembles Ogerpon's orange face. Sparkly eyes are also commonly associated with the gyaru subculture, just like the use of the suffix ''-pon'', presented in Ogerpon's name and cries during [[The Teal Mask]] dialogues. 山姥 ''{{wp|Yamanba}}'' (mountain hag) is also a ''{{wp|yōkai}}'' that, just like Ogerpon, dwells in a mountain. | ||